Mill Valley pedestrian knocked 80 feet by car

A pedestrian was in critical condition Thursday night after she was struck by a car in Mill Valley and knocked about 80 feet, according to police and fire reports.

The collision was reported at 9 p.m. in the 100 block of Seminary Drive, about a quarter mile east of the Redwood Highway frontage road.

The woman, who appeared to be elderly, was struck by a burgundy Mercedes Benz on a poorly lit stretch of road, said Southern Marin fire Capt. Jon Alper. Firefighters estimated the collision speed at 30 mph.

The woman was unconscious when firefighters arrived. She was taken to Marin General Hospital with head injuries, abdominal swelling and fractures to three limbs.

The driver of the Mercedes remained at the scene. The California Highway Patrol was investigating the collision.

The crash left Seminary Drive blocked in both directions, according to the CHP website.